Lutheran Home for the Aged Association - West
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDING QUALITY CARE OF THE ELDERLY OR INFIRM, ESPECIALLY CUTTING EDGE CARE FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.
- Income
- $14.4 million
- Spending
- $13.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 423
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $179,422, chief operating officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 84% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $5.7 million spent. THE KING'S GARDEN CAMPUS PROVIDES LONG TERM SKILLED NURSING SERVICES. THE CAMPUS OPERATES 79 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CERTIFIED NURSING FACILITY BEDS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS NEEDING SKILLED NURSING SERVICES, WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL BEING. IN ADDITION, A LOCAL CHURCH OPERATES AN ON SITE DAYCARE WITHIN THE FACILITY THAT PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
- $4.5 million spent. EDEN ACRES CAMPUS PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING AND CARE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND SKILLED NURSING CARE. THE CAMPUS OPERATES 57 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CERTIFIED BEDS, AND 20 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, MAINTENANCE FREE HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
- $1.1 million spent. THE SPRING VALLEY CAMPUS PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS WHO REQUIRE SUPPORT WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES WHILE MAINTAINING A LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. THE CAMPUS OPERATES 32 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO OFFER A SECURE, SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR SENIORS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, WHILE ENABLING RESIDENTS TO AGE IN PLACE WITH DIGNITY AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING WITHIN A COMMUNITY CENTERED SETTING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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